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Ms. Simmons began her career as a CPA at Ernst & Young, went on to become Chief Financial Officer and Director of Business Development for an architectural design firm, and in 1998 co-founded DSA Architects. Recognized in 2003 as one of the fastest growing A/E firms in the nation, DSA was acquired by SHW Group, a national design firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas. She led the Michigan operation of SHW Group, worked with her team to establish a Texas higher education division for the firm, and was appointed the Chief Executive Officer of SHW Group in 2010. Her appointment came at a time when the firm had revenue of nearly $60 million, over 300 employees, 8 offices nationwide, and international projects in Central America, the Middle East and China. In 2014, SHW Group was acquired by Stantec, a global design firm with 22,000 employees in over 400 locations worldwide. At Stantec, Ms. Simmons served as a Senior Vice President and Business Leader in the Buildings Group.